05-03-2025
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WASHINGTON (KMID/KPEJ)- President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, marking a key moment in his second term as he outlines his administration's priorities and his vision for the state of the country.
The White House says the theme will be the 'Renewal of the American Dream,' and a White House official says Elon Musk will be in attendance.
In the video player above of this article, you will find the live footage of President Trump's address. Other major networks, including CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, Fox News Channel, NewsNation, CNN, The Hill, and MSNBC, will be broadcasting the speech live.
As President Trump prepares to take the stage, border security has emerged as one of the dominant topics of discussion. Native Midlander Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), who represents Texas, previewed the speech earlier today and praised the administration's efforts to curb illegal immigration, calling it a stark contrast to the past four years.
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'I look forward to attending the President's address, and I am happy to welcome my friend, Abraham George, who will join me as a guest tonight,' Cornyn said.
The senator emphasized that Trump's approach has already made a significant impact on border security, even in the early weeks of his second term.
'Nowhere is that success more apparent than when it comes to border security. After four years of record highs, CBP is now facing record lows,' Cornyn stated.
Cornyn also noted that apprehensions at the border have dropped by 85 percent compared to the same period in 2024. He credited this decline to deterrence, arguing that migrants recognize Trump's administration will enforce immigration laws more strictly.
'One of the most important consequences of President Trump's election on November the 5th was re-establishing border security, and the people of this great country are safer for it,' he said.
On the eve of the address, President Trump made several major economic announcements, including:
New tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, which took effect today.
A $100 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in U.S. chip manufacturing plants, which the administration touts as a major win for American jobs and national security.
Trump himself teased his speech, posting on Truth Social on Monday: 'Tomorrow night will be big. I will tell it like it is.'
Following the president's remarks, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) will deliver the official Democratic response, offering a counterpoint to Trump's agenda. Additionally, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) will deliver a Spanish-language response.
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